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Task: Generate a story starter given this scenario.

The dark, silent forest had been filled with rumors lately.

Answer:
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Lately, it seemed as if every corner of the dark, silent forest contained some new and mysterious rumor. From the stories of the strange happenings around the bend in the creek, to the whispers of an unknown creature haunting the path ahead, no one could agree on the truth. But when Luke decided to embark on a journey of his own, he would soon find out the truth: that sometimes the most unexpected things are closer than they appear.